DCNR-Small Business Initiative.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for the Small Business Initiative. The RFP seeks proposals from small businesses to provide a variety of environmental consulting and engineering services on an as-needed basis for DCNR projects across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The scope of work includes services such as environmental assessments, remediation design, construction oversight, and regulatory compliance. The contract term is for 3 years with the option to renew for up to 2 additional 1-year terms.

Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on June 15, 2023. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on May 30, 2023. The RFP specifies set-asides for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Pricing will be based on fully-loaded hourly rates for the various labor categories. DCNR has allocated a total budget of $5 million for this initiative, with funding provided by state and federal sources.